Permitting & EHS Engineer

Description

Summary

As Permitting & EHS Engineer, you will serve as the primary technical authority for permitting, environmental, and safety frameworks for large-scale manufacturing fab projects in the U.S. This role requires a sophisticated understanding of both international project coordination and local U.S. regulatory landscapes. You will act as the critical link between HQ leadership and site-level execution, ensuring all engineering and construction activities align with legal and safety mandates.
Responsibilities

• Permit Strategy &
  
  Risk Management:
  
  Conduct comprehensive pre-reviews of permitting requirements; identify and mitigate regulatory risks throughout the project lifecycle (Design, Construction, and Operation).
• Regulatory Liaison: Act as the direct point of contact for Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) and local consultants to facilitate permit applications and timely acquisitions.
• Technical Oversight: Provide high-level technical review of design and construction deliverables from external vendors to ensure alignment with project goals and U.S. codes.
• Compliance Framework: Establish and manage the Permit Matrix and schedule; monitor onsite EHS (Environmental, Health, and Safety) regulatory compliance and support vendor adherence to these standards.
• HQ-Site Integration: Facilitate technical communication and decision-making between the Seoul HQ and the U.S. site, ensuring global standards meet local requirements.
• Operational Monitoring: Oversee permit condition compliance and manage all necessary follow-up actions to maintain the legal standing of the facility.

Required Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum of 10 years in technical permitting, EHS, or industrial plant project management.
• Regulatory Expertise: Strong working knowledge of U.S. codes and regulations, including:
  • IBC (International Building Code)
  • NFPA (National Fire Protection Association)
  • IFC (International Fire Code)
  • EPA/EPD (Environmental Protection Agency/Environmental Protection Division)
• Project Management: Proven ability to operate a complex permit matrix and manage multi-phase schedules in a fast-paced environment.
• Communication: Fluent in English with the ability to lead technical discussions and coordinate effectively with local U.S. consultants and authorities.
• Analytical
  
  Skills:
  
  Expert-level capability in permit analysis and reviewing complex technical deliverables.

Preferred Qualifications

• U.S. Project Footprint: Direct experience managing U.S.
  
  -based manufacturing or industrial plant construction projects.
• Specialized Environmental Knowledge: Hands-on experience with PSM (Process Safety Management),
  WWT (Wastewater Treatment), and complex environmental regulatory project completions.
• Cross-Cultural
  
  Competency:
  
  Experience working within a Korean-U.S. corporate structure is highly valued.

Technical Focus Areas for the Role

Note on Assignment: This role involves a strategic split between the Seoul HQ for initial planning/alignment and a long-term assignment to the U.S. project site for execution and authority coordination.

Hanwha Q CELLS provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.